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Question on this.. If someone were to put a 6BT in a rig that is ~ half ton, it fits and works well doing it and is clean but some of the axle components might show early fatigue if left at a stock power range.. Also in the effort of FUEL MILEAGE, is this possible with this era 6BT motor, to detune it? Can you detune significantly for better mileage and actually having less overall power?
The idea is for something like this, a FJ60 land Cruiser.. With adequate springs in the front these have been fine for 6BTs and several have had them installed. This is wishful thinking for my GF/future wife, who loves diesels and loves this era of Land Cruiser and I think it would be a neat combo/camping/DDer/light towing rig.. Any comments? I would love to see it get 25 mpg. But also be able to tow a little better than a 4BT when needed. Something like 200 hp or so...
The idea is for something like this, a FJ60 land Cruiser.. With adequate springs in the front these have been fine for 6BTs and several have had them installed. This is wishful thinking for my GF/future wife, who loves diesels and loves this era of Land Cruiser and I think it would be a neat combo/camping/DDer/light towing rig.. Any comments? I would love to see it get 25 mpg. But also be able to tow a little better than a 4BT when needed. Something like 200 hp or so...
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